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Ridgecrest Drive planned development (Z.26-02)

Watauga, TX

Summary

Six homes on 200-foot-deep lots along Whitley Road, sharing one private drive instead of six driveways onto a busy road. A neighbor fought it over traffic and drainage; another welcomed the higher-end homes.

At a glance

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

New homes priced around $499,000-$549,000 would add to the property tax base, though one neighbor feared rising assessments nearby.

✅Who benefits

Homebuyers seeking larger-lot single-family homes, plus the developers.

⚠️Who could be affected

The McBride household on Whitley Road anticipates more traffic, noise, and drainage disruption; adjacent Cheatham Drive residents worry about drainage and springs.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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